insomnia in first trimester

Are any of you experiencing any insomnia right now? I know part of it for me may be hormonal but I believe another factor is that my doc is trying to titrate down my dose of Zoloft right now to reduce risk to the baby. I have a history of insomnia that initially led me to go on Zoloft and Ambien. I've discontinued the Ambien. Wondering if anyone has similar issues and how you are dealing with it. Also, wondering what advice your doctors have given you in past and present pregnancies in regard to insomnia. It's strange with insomnia: you can be absolutely exhausted and yet be unable to sleep. 3 nights in a row now with minimal sleep. Very, very tired.

Are any of you experiencing any insomnia right now? I know part of it for me may be hormonal but I believe another factor is that my doc is trying to titrate down my dose of Zoloft right now to reduce risk to the baby. I have a history of insomnia that initially led me to go on Zoloft and Ambien. I've discontinued the Ambien. Wondering if anyone has similar issues and how you are dealing with it. Also, wondering what advice your doctors have given you in past and present pregnancies in regard to insomnia. It's strange with insomnia: you can be absolutely exhausted and yet be unable to sleep. 3 nights in a row now with minimal sleep. Very, very tired.

For the first couple of weeks after I found out I was pregnant I had no problems going to sleep but I would wake up at 4:30 or 5 am every day, very unusual for me. However, I'm 7 weeks tomorrow and it's getting better. Good luck!

For the first couple of weeks after I found out I was pregnant I had no problems going to sleep but I would wake up at 4:30 or 5 am every day, very unusual for me. However, I'm 7 weeks tomorrow and it's getting better. Good luck!

I haven't slept properly for over two weeks now... !!!! Was so tired and couldn't wait to get to bed but nearly four hours later I'm still wide awake. I'm not taking anything... I suffer from insomnia anyway but it's nothing like this!!!! I can't even get to sleep even though I'm exhausted... Hoping tiredness kicks in soon... I remember wanting to sleep all the time with my 1st... When Is your EDD? Mine is 28th dec...

I haven't slept properly for over two weeks now... !!!! Was so tired and couldn't wait to get to bed but nearly four hours later I'm still wide awake. I'm not taking anything... I suffer from insomnia anyway but it's nothing like this!!!! I can't even get to sleep even though I'm exhausted... Hoping tiredness kicks in soon... I remember wanting to sleep all the time with my 1st... When Is your EDD? Mine is 28th dec...

I'm 8 weeks and it's in full force. I have to drink chamomile tea or else I won't sleep through the night. My OB also said I could take Tylenol PM, but I haven't tried it yet. I take benedryl for my allergies, but it doesn't help me sleep.

I'm 8 weeks and it's in full force. I have to drink chamomile tea or else I won't sleep through the night. My OB also said I could take Tylenol PM, but I haven't tried it yet. I take benedryl for my allergies, but it doesn't help me sleep.

I suffer from chronic insomnia, I have my entire life. When not pregnant I switch between valarian root, melatonin and Benadryl. But now I know melatonin is a nono, and I don't know about valarian root (although it smells so bad I doubt I could stomach it anyway) so I just do the Benadryl. Doc has said it's okay, as long as I am careful to not overdo it, so I try to not take more than 2 at a time (in the past I have been to to take more than 5 a night.) I also make sure i give myself at least 9 hours to sleep otherwise I am extremely exhausted in the morning.

I suffer from chronic insomnia, I have my entire life. When not pregnant I switch between valarian root, melatonin and Benadryl. But now I know melatonin is a nono, and I don't know about valarian root (although it smells so bad I doubt I could stomach it anyway) so I just do the Benadryl. Doc has said it's okay, as long as I am careful to not overdo it, so I try to not take more than 2 at a time (in the past I have been to to take more than 5 a night.) I also make sure i give myself at least 9 hours to sleep otherwise I am extremely exhausted in the morning.

I was on zoloft & xanax. For the first two weeks before I suspected was pregnant, was taking both & extremely tired - could sleep any time/any place, & napped which I never do. After testing, taken off xanax right away & they are still trying to wean me down on the zoloft. Insomnia began the same day as the first lower dose & continues three weeks later. If I get to sleep, it is never for more than two hours at a time.

I was on zoloft & xanax. For the first two weeks before I suspected was pregnant, was taking both & extremely tired - could sleep any time/any place, & napped which I never do. After testing, taken off xanax right away & they are still trying to wean me down on the zoloft. Insomnia began the same day as the first lower dose & continues three weeks later. If I get to sleep, it is never for more than two hours at a time.

My due date is the 24th. I also suffer from insomnia in general. I usually get back on track by taking an Ambien for a night or two and then I'm off it again. Can't do that now! So very grateful that last night I slept well though!!! I feel like a new woman!

My due date is the 24th. I also suffer from insomnia in general. I usually get back on track by taking an Ambien for a night or two and then I'm off it again. Can't do that now! So very grateful that last night I slept well though!!! I feel like a new woman!

I think we are going through the same thing. How far down did your doc try to take you on the Zoloft? I felt more emotionally stable last time I was pregnant, but I think it takes a while for the pregnancy hormones to kick in. It's still awfully early. I do think the majority of the insomnia is from withdrawal. I put a call in to the doc today asking if I can take at least another week before going down further on my Zoloft dose.

I know they are trying to balance mom's needs with baby's. Sometimes it's so hard to find the right balance! I hope you feel better soon!

I think we are going through the same thing. How far down did your doc try to take you on the Zoloft? I felt more emotionally stable last time I was pregnant, but I think it takes a while for the pregnancy hormones to kick in. It's still awfully early. I do think the majority of the insomnia is from withdrawal. I put a call in to the doc today asking if I can take at least another week before going down further on my Zoloft dose.

I know they are trying to balance mom's needs with baby's. Sometimes it's so hard to find the right balance! I hope you feel better soon!

I have also suffered from chronic insomnia for a couple of years. Bummed that I can't take my Ambien for a couple of nights just to get back on track. But I did sleep well last night, so hopefully that will help my body to come down and realize it still knows how to go to sleep!

I have also suffered from chronic insomnia for a couple of years. Bummed that I can't take my Ambien for a couple of nights just to get back on track. But I did sleep well last night, so hopefully that will help my body to come down and realize it still knows how to go to sleep!

I have also been having insomnia. It sucks. The exhaustion should never be with insomnia. Oh well. My midwife recommended a product called natural calm from the health food store. It's magnesium citrate. Helps me to relax and therefore fall asleep.

I have also been having insomnia. It sucks. The exhaustion should never be with insomnia. Oh well. My midwife recommended a product called natural calm from the health food store. It's magnesium citrate. Helps me to relax and therefore fall asleep.

I am 7w5d weaning off of lexapro and experienced the same thing. Sleepless nights. My doctor said not to take anything not even Benedryl. I listen to sleep medication tracks which have helped. My husband now rubs my back till I fall asleep which is magic. Hope you get some sleep soon.

I am 7w5d weaning off of lexapro and experienced the same thing. Sleepless nights. My doctor said not to take anything not even Benedryl. I listen to sleep medication tracks which have helped. My husband now rubs my back till I fall asleep which is magic. Hope you get some sleep soon.

I was taking 100mg normally. The PA at my primary's office took me down to 75 last week when I had the "formal" pee in a cup test there. Supposed to be on that dose for two weeks & call back if I have not yet heard from ob. She wants the ob to make the final call on what I am taking, but will continue to handle it until I actually see one. This was a surprise pregnancy, so I had no one mind - she sent a referral last week along w/ a note that I needed to be contacted within in a week (tomorrow will be one week) since I am on roughly a dozen prescriptions (anxiety/panic attacks, allergies, severe asthma) - all but two are category c & those other two are b. Was also told it is normal to not hear from them for 2 - 4 weeks. This is my first, so maybe I am being paranoid/disturbed, but it seems like a really long time to me.

I was taking 100mg normally. The PA at my primary's office took me down to 75 last week when I had the "formal" pee in a cup test there. Supposed to be on that dose for two weeks & call back if I have not yet heard from ob. She wants the ob to make the final call on what I am taking, but will continue to handle it until I actually see one. This was a surprise pregnancy, so I had no one mind - she sent a referral last week along w/ a note that I needed to be contacted within in a week (tomorrow will be one week) since I am on roughly a dozen prescriptions (anxiety/panic attacks, allergies, severe asthma) - all but two are category c & those other two are b. Was also told it is normal to not hear from them for 2 - 4 weeks. This is my first, so maybe I am being paranoid/disturbed, but it seems like a really long time to me.

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